Senior Accountant (Story + Wizard)

Story•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Story & Science and its sister company, Wizard, are hiring their first accounting employee to own the books for both companies. The role will bring ledger work currently handled by an outside CPA firm in-house, ensuring transactions are coded, supported, and reconciled and that monthly close is completed on time. The accountant will build accounting processes and use AI tools to accelerate routine work. The position owns month-end close in QuickBooks Online; accounts payable in Ramp; accounts receivable in Mercury; project cost accuracy; intercompany accounting; and payroll and benefits accounting. It also includes managing the working relationship with the outside CPA firm and tax team. The first 90-day goals are to own a close for both companies within 10 business days, run weekly AP and card reviews, and become the day-to-day partner to the CPA firm. This is a high-intensity, in-person role in San Francisco, rather than a steady 9-to-5. Close, board preparation, and client launches can involve long weeks. The role offers substantial ownership from day one.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience at a high-growth startup, agency, or Big 4 or mid-size firm.
Experience owning a month-end close.
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting.
Ability to tie every number to the bank and a source document.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Project-based accounting experience, such as production, agency, or professional services job costing.
Experience building or rebuilding a close at a company with fewer than 50 people.

Responsibilities

Own month-end close for Story & Science and Wizard in QuickBooks Online, including reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and the close checklist.
Manage accounts payable end to end in Ramp, including vendors, W-9s, approvals, payment runs, and 1099s.
Manage accounts receivable in Mercury, including invoicing on contract milestones, collections, and aging.
Ensure project costs are coded to the correct client project and account so project margins are accurate.
Manage intercompany shared costs, chargebacks, and balances between Story and Wizard, settling them monthly.
Handle payroll and benefits accounting with Gusto and the company's carriers.
Manage the relationship with the outside CPA firm and tax team.
Run weekly accounts payable and card reviews, ensuring every charge is coded and supported.
Build and improve accounting processes, addressing breakdowns and communicating changes.